Austin

Back in October we were faced with another tough decision. I say tough lightly...I know there could be tougher decisions and situations. We had just decided to stay in Midland and not move with my company to Houston. We sold our house, bought a new one in Midland and Tanner started a new job. All of this took place in August and September. Right when we thought we were settled Tanner's new company decided they wanted to relocate, as well, but to Austin. At first they said whoever wanted to go can go and who wanted to stay could stay. We decided not to talk about it through the holidays so we wouldn't stress. Around the end of January this year we decided we should start discussing a possible move to Austin. We took a group trip with other coworkers to visit Austin a few weeks ago. I've only been once or twice. The area is beautiful...lots of trees and water (not necessarily lots but more than here) but it still wasn't home. Once we got back Tanner went to his boss saying we would like to stay in Midland. After some consideration it was decided that they need Tanner in Austin. This company is amazing. They have been awesome to Tanner and Tanner is very happy at work which has been a long time coming. So to Austin we go! With a positive attitude...attitude about it could make it or break it, right?

This past weekend we went house hunting. Since we bought a new house in Midland we knew we wanted to build in Austin as well. We found a great neighborhood in Southwest Austin called Circle C Ranch. We will be living in a new area of Circle C called Avana. We found a lot and a plan that we love! I will go this week or next to pick out all the finishes...something we didn't get to do with our current home. Parker starts school in August and will actually have to start in Midland and then restart at her new school in Austin since our tentative completion date for our home is October of this year. I love the new school Parker will go to and is just down the road from our new house. This subdivision has lots of pools and parks and even a new one being built in our little section. I am not going to work when we first move. If you know me then you know this is crazy for me to say. I love to work and love the extra paychecks but I also want to be there for Parker when she goes to school and I want to pick her up each day. Last year was also a big blur with the Houston decision and then this year is going to be crazy so I want to good quality time with my little Liam. I remember when I was little my mom worked so I usually rode a bus or got rides from friends' parents. The days my mom was off and could pick me up I was beyond thrilled. And did I mention daycare there is re-donk-u-lous! I pay $450 here for Liam...there I would be paying about $1,100 for Liam...what??

We are nervous about the move. All we know is Midland for the most part but we are also excited for this new adventure. I know God will get us through it and obviously wants us out of Midland..haha. Who has 2 companies in the same year announce relocations??

This is what our house will looks like...sort of. Same plan but possibly different colors of stone, paint, door etc.

Future casa for our family!

The before

Of course Parker needed a picture with her horse balloon!